2016 Director's Awards Recipients Announced

Each year, UT AgResearch honors employees who exhibit outstanding support service at our AgResearch and Education Centers. The recipients are selected by our Center Directors. This year five, deserving staff members received this distinction. Meet them here.

“Dereck is always eager to learn and very meticulous and accurate in his record keeping. He is dependable and always willing to take on new responsibilities. Dereck gets along well with coworkers, faculty, and the public. Faculty members often commend his work and are always glad to have him work on their projects.” –Walt Hitch, director, Plateau AgResearch and Education Center

“I have always enjoyed working with Fred. Since his arrival at ETREC, cattle working has become a breeze. Fred is always present, cheerful, helpful, and makes the “research experience” enjoyable. Fred works well with cattle and therefore lowers stress and variability of biological responses involved in our research.” –Neal Schrick, professor and head, Animal Science

“Angie provides support for five faculty, five Research Associates/Assistants, and eight support personnel. She is very reliable, strives for accuracy, and takes initiative in developing materials that enhance our efforts. She is trustworthy and exhibits good character and compassion toward others.” –Bob Hayes, director, West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center

“As farm manager, Andrew has pushed our production fields to achieve higher yields. He has implemented precision agriculture to help us better manage production ground and provide data to research scientists. He organizes our shops, barns, and sheds; repairs and maintains equipment; and ensures compliance with UT policies. Andrew is an exemplary employee.” –Bob Hayes, director, West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center